As the darkness of night approaches, thousands of sphere-like bulbs light up a green field with a myriad of colors, adding a sense of tranquil beauty. It may seem like an enchanted forest or a bed of glowing dandelions, but such is the work of British light installation artist Bruce Munro.
From creating large scale installation projects to commissioned lighting pieces, Munro uses light as a medium to magnify the quiet beauty of nature, to brighten the dimness of a room, and to remind us to take a moment to appreciate the beauty we have forgotten in our everyday lives. The glowing sphere-like bulbs are part of the “The Field of Light”, a light installation project implemented by Munro and his team, which has been displayed in many locations, including Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. Through this project, Munro manifests the spark of inspiration he experienced two decades ago while traveling through the Australian desert.
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What and where was your first installation project?
It was a version of “The Field of Light”. My work had just been displayed in Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge and I received an invitation to create an installation for the Pirelli Garden at the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of a lighting exhibition called “Brilliant.
Take us through a mental tour when an idea for a project first appears.
Over the years, I have developed a technique to watch my daydreams. This is a space where unusual and interesting ideas come together. I keep a sketchbook with me all the time, and as these ideas materialize I note them down. The stronger ideas stand the test of time, and this is when I start to mull over and work out how they can be made.
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| Photograph Mark Pickthall © |
Tell us about the “The Field of Light” installation project, how it came about and what it represents.
“The Field of Light” was an idea that germinated whilst travelling near Uluru in Central Australia. It took me twelve years to create the first installation. The inspiration came from the desert. I remember thinking how fertile deserts become after it has rained and I wanted to express this in a very simple way. There was a feeling of raw energy about the place; at night one could literally feel the heat of the day radiate back into the sky.
What is the story behind your Star-Turn project?
Star-Turn was a bit of fun. It pays homage to the mad cap inventor /illustrator Heath Robinson. It’s also a tongue-in-cheek fitness machine for a celebrity. Hollywood movie stars have mirrors surrounded by lights so this is an extension of that idea. It supposed to be “Light hearted”!
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